Cali's Daily Life after COP16

CALI, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 3: People are seen participating in the UN Convention on Biological Diversity COP16 in Cali, Colombia, on November 3, 2024. Education is key to promoting peace in national parks and must accompany justice efforts. At COP16, Brazil and Panama raised quorum concerns as delegates left due to a lengthy session. Panama's delegate, the last remaining from his country, said, "My flight leaves in three hours." Fiji's representative noted the lack of resources to change flights, highlighting disparities in attendance. While negotiations paused, agreements were reached recognizing indigenous peoples and Afro-descendants as permanent advisors to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. This milestone was celebrated just before the expected conclusion of COP16 on November 1. (Photo by Juancho Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images)